Liriano set to make Pirates debut Saturday

Summary of 5 articles · Updated May 11, 2013

Francisco Liriano is set to come off the disabled list and make his Pittsburgh Pirates debut Saturday against the New York Mets. Francisco Liriano finally got to pitch for Pittsburgh and, just like that, the Pirates looked like a much better team. Liriano… (more) and the Pirates agreed on a $12.75 million, two-year contract in December. Really good location and just using a lot today," Liriano said. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the 29-year-old Liriano won't be on a strict pitch count after throwing 98 on Sunday in his third outing for Indianapolis. Hurdle said the 29-year-old Liriano won't be on a strict pitch count after throwing 98 on Sunday in his third outing for Indianapolis. He struck out nine and the Pirates teed off on New York's pitching for an 11-2 win over the Mets on Saturday.